Losing body fat is tough at times, but it doesn't have to be. The widely popular steady state cardio typically only works for a short while, then people get stuck at a certain body fat percentage. If you want to burn off as much stubborn body fat as desired, then interval training is the answer.
Interval Training Creates a Large Calorie Deficit
Want to know the secret of getting lean? Burn more calories than what you eat each day. This is a proven, no fail method to getting lean. Interval training is tough work, but it is very effective at creating a large calorie deficit. You will burn calories after the workout is done because it essentially boosts your metabolism for up to 48 hours after the workout. You can't claim the same about moderate cardio.
I have used different variations of this basic interval training workout for 6 years. This allows me to have six pack abs year round. It works very well!
1) Hop on a treadmill, exercise bike, or elliptical machine
2) Walk or ride at a Steady State Cardio Pace for 1.5 minutes
3) Jog or peddle fast for 30 seconds (set the resistance higher)
4) After 30 seconds back down to the slower pace you began at. Keep it at that level for one-and-a-half minutes like before
5) After one-and-a-half minutes at moderate, you are going to hit the intense level for 30 seconds again. This time you want it to be even more intense than the first 30 second bout.
6) Repeat this for 20-30 minutes
Please Note: You are going to want to make it so it will be hard to complete your last 30 seconds of intense effort. If you find that you aren't completely breathing hard and sweating, then you need to go for another few rounds. If you do everything properly your skin should be hot, you should be sweating, and breathing hard. This is an indicator that your natural fat burning hormone, HGH, will be released. This is what will really burn off the stubborn body fat like crazy. You are going to love the results you get from interval training.
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